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Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004

LOT 581

Rolex "Prince Brancard" Chronometer, Ref. 971. Production of this reference started in the 1930s. Fine and rare, rectangular curved, flared, 14K white and yellow gold wristwatch.

CHF 5,800 - 7,800

EUR 3,600 - 4,900 / USD 4,500 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 14,375

C. Two-body, polished, bicolored, white goldstepped sides, dedicated yellow gold case backand engraved bezel, rounded lugs, domed crystal,back engraved "Presented to John Robb to mark aquarter-century of continuous service with the T.Eaton Co. Ltd., 1905-1930".D. Two-tone silver withpainted Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. Bluedsteel "Spade" hands.M. 7 1/2''', Extra Prima, Observa-toryquality, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escape-ment,monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, shock-absorber,self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 42 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 7 - 01

Notes

Ref. 971. Produced in the 1930s as follows: platinum, 18K gold,14K gold, 9K gold, 18K bicolor gold, 14K bicolor gold, 9K bicolor gold, stainless steel and gold, stainless steel, silver.